Now called Richard Phillips at Chapel Down, this wine bar and restaurant is the serious drinker's…read moreworst nightmare - a great venue, serving delicious wine, that's completely inaccessible by public transport! I've only ever been to the bar, but with its cask lined walls and comfy armchairs it makes for a really cosy place to relax and explore the vineyard's excellent selection of wines. Moreover, if you visit on a sunny day you also have the option of sitting outside on their adjoining terrace, which has stunning views of the Kentish countryside. It may not be the cheapest place for a drink, but I've found Chapel Down's wine to be consistently good and it's definitely well worth a visit. Of course, if you can't find a nice, sober person to drive you there and back and you don't feel like hiking, there is a shop downstairs which sells all of their wines to take away. It also does tastings and sells a range of deli products which are perfect for a snack or a spur-of-the-moment picnic in the countryside.

Situated in the heart of Brighton, Veeno adds a bit of Italian charm in England's most famous…read moreseaside resort town. It's a simple menu serving family produced Scilian wine and Italian meats and cheese. What's not to love?! The warm and welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff makes you want to come back again! Must try: Pomodori Secchi Bruchette, Espresso Martini

Came here for birthday cocktails after a day on the beach and it was just delightful. The staff was…read morewarm and friendly, and the wine cocktails were beautiful and delicious! Could not have asked for a more wonderful place to end the evening. Will absolutely be back the next time we are in Brighton and it is a must-do for anyone in the area. Thank you so much to the Veeno team for making my day even more special than it already was!

This restaurant is where it was decided that my brother and sister-in-law would have their wedding…read moremeal after they were married on this last weekend on Saturday. Basically split into two section, one half a bar/pub section and the other an area for eating and restaurant. There were around sixty or so people at this wedding meal, and I'm not sure Pissarros had the facilities to accommodate so many people at once. We got to the meal after coming from the church, taking pictures and running through the rain. We sat and waited to be served and talked among ourselves. The head table was served about 30 minutes after getting there, each table not getting their food until 10 - 20 minutes after the people on the last table. So there were two table who still didn't have anything to eat by the time the first three tables had finished! So we mingled and talked among ourselves and bought more drinks. Unfortunately having 60 people in such a small area meant it was extremely humid and getting hot. Although we asked for some fans to be turned on they weren't. Perhaps I'm used to having really good food in London, but the food didn't seem to be as good as it could be. Elle had a steak, chips and a side salad. I had a "big kahuna Cajun burger" with chips and mini ramekin with a grated salad in it. Our friend had the veggie burger, chips which ironically had NO side salad. The Steak was cooked perfectly, but was tough and difficult to get through, it was obviously sitting around a while and wasn't succulent and tasty like you'd want it to be. Chips were fine, and salad was good. We also had a side of olives. My big kahuna Cajun burger wasn't very spicy, I was hoping for more bite and spice to it. Would have been better with a few jalapenos thrown on top or something. The chips were ok, although I had about 5 and I gave my salad to the vegetarian at our table. The Veggie burger was ok, but there was a lot of bread with it and lots of chips too and no salad, which considering she was vegetarian was a little weird. No one had any dessert as we were supposed to go to a reception later at a club and eat cake, and other dessert there. Overall, the staff were pleasant and friendly, the food was pretty good and they tried their best with the problems of having 60 people packed into a small area, wheelchair access and lots of bouncy children who had to sit down for 6 hours and try to behave. The steak was a little on the expensive side, @ £17! The veggie and kahuna burgers were £9 and £9.50 each.

Such a lovely place to go, relaxed and the food is such good value with a twist of special to every…read moredish. Very friendly staff. One of my favourite places to chill out after work.

I used to go to Porters quite a bit but after a couple of bad meals I started to steer clear. This…read morewas a good few years ago and I've been back twice recently and have been really impressed with the food. I've tried their mussels - delicious, the plaice - scrummy, and the Moroccan tagine dish - super flavoursome. Another of the menu highlights is the fillet steak which comes out on a hot plate so you can finish it off exactly the way you like it and choose your own seasoning too. In the summer it's lovely to sit out in the garden and during weekends the bar area quite often has live music too. The only downside is that the service definitely slides with very large parties as they have a habit of serving smaller tables first. I popped back for lunch on another occasion and had the jerk chicken salad. It took a while to arrive (they were pretty busy) but when it did it was delicious and only cost about a fiver. A much better meal than you could get from most other local restaurants at the price. So if you're in Hastings any time soon, check out Porters.

This place has been going for years and has got it right.The food is consistanly good over the…read moreyears I have never had a bad meal.Although the menu is limited there is always something tasty and prices are very reasonable with a good selection of wines.The lunctime menu is different and the fish cakes are to die for. The staff are very friendly and service is excellent.In the summer there is a pretty outside seating area but its lovely and cosy in the winter.There is oftern live music which is worth a visit especially if Leon Carrol is playing piano. Porters is one of the best places in Hastings and well worth a visit

Outstanding hearty food. Expertly prepared and plated/served casually. Very busy typically and may…read moreneed a reservation to get a table. Small bar works too, but first come first serve. I had the pork roast special and saw many incredible dishes pass my table: fresh l halibut, duck breast; mushroom ragu. Highly recommended!

A place for the younger urban crowd with deep pockets, Dragon Inn is a typical modern style pub in…read moreHastings Old Town. Real ale drinkers will find little to enjoy here, but the area is nice, the seating (inside and outside) is pleasant and relaxing enough, and there's a fair selection for lager drinkers (at premium prices). This is a street full of pubs and eateries, so you've got plenty of choices. Food is supposed to be very good though.

My fave cocktail bar in Eastbourne. Have pretty much worked my way down the menu, each one is…read moredelicious. Great for a girls night out, the only trouble is, that as there only seems to be one bartender, you have a small wait if you give him a list of 15 cocktails or so seeing as they are all done individually! But hes a fair guy, and does a great job. Not particularly busy, can be hired out for parties although not done this as of yet. Good environment to sit and sup a cocktail whilst watching idiots fall out of BN21!!

Trendy cocktail bar that few seem to know about, which means it doesnt get too busy, which is a…read moregood thing as there is only one friendly bar tender, who makes delish cocktails from the menu, and has a great taste for making up mixed shots, you must try the After Eight one, its amazing! Good deals on cocktails and shots, plenty of seating over 2 levels, if it gets busy, expect your coctail to take some time, but it is worth it!

Crawley has no shortage of great Pubs. Octypvs appears to try to offer an alternative to the…read moreothers by creating a "Roman" motif. I used to come here years ago when it was simply the George Inn Pub and it was frequently packed. Not so busy now which is not always bad. However, the Roman theme clashes with the old charm and history of the Pub.

For being such a small establishment in Crawley, I really do like this place. The drinks are a tad…read moreoverpriced, but not enough that it keeps me away. I wish they stayed open a little later. And as someone who frequents this place, it would be nice if they changed up the music. I can guarantee the playlist every single time i attend. The owner is very nice, and his customer service skills are on point. There is no cover charge which is the best part! If you are in the area, make sure you visit!

This was our last stop on the way back to the station. And I would probably just have walked past…read moreit if we didn't have a local guide in the know of the best cocktails in town ... from the outside the Old Custom House looks just like all the other seaside restaurants. It really comes into its own when you walk inside - mind you, we still headed back out to sit on the terrace to have our farewell drinks. Quite a few cocktails on the list weren't available on a post-Bank Holiday Tuesday but there's still plenty of choice of unusual concoctions. Good mix of locals and tourists and everyone is super friendly.

amazing food, atmosphere, good quality food, friendly staff, great seafood, good location, Hastings…read moreseafront promenade